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Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is ametabolismdisorder passed down through families in which the body cannot break down certain parts of proteins. Urine in persons with this condition can smell like maple syrup.
Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is caused by a gene defect. Persons with this condition cannot break down theamino acidsleucine, isoleucine, and valine. This leads to a buildup of these chemicals in the blood.
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Is maple syrup urine disease cause by a mutation?
Yes, there are several different mutations that can cause it.
Can you become retarded from eating too much maple syrup?
There is a disease called Maple Syrup Urine Disease that is associated with mental retardation, but this has nothing to do with eating maple syrup. It is caused by a missing enzyme due to a genetic defect resulting in substances in the urine that make it smell like maple syrup. This is a disease people are born with. It is not acquired and has nothing to do with diet.
Does Megan Fox have maple syrup urine disease?
no
How much does it cost to treat maple syrup disease?
about 1000$
What celebrities have maple syrup urine disease?
Megan Fox and Pamela Anderson
Who is affected by maple syrup urine disease?
Both boys and girls get it, and baby
Is maple syrup and corn syrup are same?
No, maple syrup comes from the Maple tree. Corn syrup comes from corn.
What famous people have Maple Syrup urine disease?
So far, no famous person does.
Is the maple syrup disease sex-linked?
Yes, maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder, not a sex-linked disorder. It is caused by mutations in genes on autosomal chromosomes, which both males and females can inherit equally.
Syrup made from the sap of what tree is a popular topping for waffles and pancakes?
Maple syrup is made from the sap of the Maple Tree.
Is maple syrup a protein?
There is no protein in maple syrup.
Which is densier water oil or maple syrup?
Maple syrup, because when you put maple syrup, water and oil in a cup, the maple syrup slowly goes down.
